A Story Is to Share

The extraordinarily told, one-of-a-kind story of legendary author and childrens book icon Ruth Krauss Born a baby late at night theres no parade just crashing rain She listens listens writes and draws stitches pages sews a book She finds another way to tell a tale This unique picture book biography provides a mesmerizing look at the life of childrens writer Ruth Krauss (19011993), best known for books such as The Carrot Seed, A Hole is to Dig, and A Very Special House. With an imaginative, spontaneous text from Carter Higgins that pays homage to Krausss distinctive voice, and Isabelle Arsenaults exquisite illustrations that evoke a childlike sense of wonder, A Story Is to Share is a tribute to storytelling and creativity of all kinds.